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03-04-2025
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Marshfield will hire 2 firefighter/paramedics in January after voters approve referendum
MARSHFIELD − The Marshfield Fire and Rescue Department will hire two additional firefighter/paramedics in January thanks to the passage of a referendum question in Tuesday's election. The addition will take place in January and, at that point, there will be 12 personnel on all three shifts at the department, Fire Chief Everett Mueller. Once the two positions are in place, the department will be back to its 2021 staffing level. Everyone at the Marshfield Fire and Rescue Department absolutely appreciates voters approving the referendum, Mueller said. The referendum passed with 3,765 voters in favor of the referendum and 2,969 voting against it. "We are incredibly humbled by the community's support and trust in our department," Mueller said. "This decision ensures that we can continue providing the high-quality emergency response and medical care that the Marshfield residents rely on." Marshfield election results: Voters choose 2 school board members & OK firefighter referendum More local news: Marshfield man pleads not guilty in Price County to setting roommate's body on fire The department will get to increase its budget by $256,903 to pay for the two additional firefighter/paramedics. Mueller said he and his staff know it's not a small amount for taxpayers to pay given the current economy and what is going on in the political world. Individual taxpayers will pay an additional $13.28 for every $100,000 of value of their property. The department and city officials did three public hearings prior to the election. Mueller said not many people showed for the hearings, but they were broadcast on public access television and a lot of people watched the presentations then. Mueller said the feedback from the public ahead of the election focused more on stories of when people were helped by the Marshfield Fire and Rescue Department. The feedback was stories of how courteous, efficient and well-trained the department is, Mueller said. The referendum was about public safety and the voters seemed to understand that. The referendum allows the department to maintain the level of readiness and response that our community expects and deserves, Mueller said. Contact Karen Madden at kmadden@ Follow her on Twitter @KMadden715, Instagram @kmadden715 or Facebook at This article originally appeared on Marshfield News-Herald: Marshfield fire chief grateful for support of public safety referendum
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01-04-2025
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See live election results for Marshfield-area and statewide races in April 2025 election
Here you can find Marshfield-area election results for April 2025. Live results will be posted here after polls close at 8 p.m. This article originally appeared on Marshfield News-Herald: Live election results for Marshfield-area races in April 2025 election
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17-03-2025
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Meet the candidates running for Marshfield City Council District 10 in the April 1 election
MARSHFIELD − Incumbent Andrew Reigel will face challenger Debbie Katona for the District 10 seat on the Marshfield City Council in the April 1 election. Marshfield alderpersons serve two-year terms with half of the council's seats up for election each year. In 2025, the even-numbered districts, 2 through 10, are on the ballot. To learn more about registering to vote and to find your polling place, visit My Vote Wisconsin. The Marshfield News-Herald asked each of the candidates to address important issues in the district and why they are running for the position. Residence: Marshfield Age: Candidate did not respond. Occupation and education: Retired, previously employed by Marshfield Clinic for over 40 years; bachelor's degree in business/management from Upper Iowa University Relevant experience: While I have not held an office, I feel my management experience understanding budget processes, listening and dealing with people at all levels is a plus. Campaign website/Facebook page: Katona For Alderman on Facebook Residence: Marshfield Age: 38 Occupation and education: Attorney Relevant experience: Two years on Marshfield City Council Katona: As a property owner, I feel direct impact to decisions made in city government. Also, I have availability to address any concerns expressed to me by constituents in District 10. Lastly, I feel there should be choices for the people, not just one person running for the office. Reigel: To continue to make improvements to the local government and make difficult, but well-informed decisions for the citizens of Marshfield. Katona: I feel my availability is a strong factor. Also, I have lived in Marshfield for approximately 50 years. I have experienced the many changes the city has gone through. Reigel: I am able to understand complex issues and comprehend how these issues will affect Marshfield and its citizens in both the near term and long term. I have not been afraid to asked difficult questions and make difficult decisions to ensure that we can maintain the current services offered by the city with minimal negative impact on Marshfield citizens. I also offer a unique perspective as one of the youngest council members and bring wide breadth of experience. Katona: Financial stability is currently the most pressing issue. If elected, I would work with the other council members to evaluate revenue avenues and spending. Reigel: The budget. I will continue to ask difficult question and make difficult decisions to intelligently balance the budget, while impacting services provided as little as possible. Katona: Financial stability and roads seem to be a consistent theme. Reigel: The concerns are essentially one: how to maintain the same level of services provided by the city without negatively impacting Marshfield citizens. This is currently the greatest challenge and can only be addressed by careful review and analysis of current services provided, how these are provided, current government practices and identifying alternatives. Katona: My goal is to work with all members of the Common Council to address these issues. No one wants cuts, but they don't want higher taxes. We need to address wants vs. needs, keeping common sense and evaluating safety and long-term effects of the decisions. Reigel: The tight city budget can only be addressed through creation of new development within the city and careful, thoughtful review of current city services and how those services are offered. This means that we must encourage new business growth while ensuring that government expenditures are both necessary and fruitful. More election news: What Marshfield voters should know about the public safety referendum on the April 1 ballot Local development news: City selects developer for Weinbrenner Shoe Co. factory building in downtown Marshfield Erik Pfantz covers local government and education in central Wisconsin for USA TODAY NETWORK - Wisconsin and values his background as a rural Wisconsinite. Contact him at epfantz@ This article originally appeared on Marshfield News-Herald: April 2025 election: Marshfield City Council District 10 candidates
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14-03-2025
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Police investigate swatting incident Thursday evening at Marshfield Medical Center
MARSHFIELD − Marshfield police are investigating an apparent swatting call late Thursday night after a man claimed he had multiple bombs and a gun at Marshfield Medical Center. According to a police report, a call came in at about 10:53 p.m. Thursday that a man called the hospital and said he had six bombs in the hospital, and he was outside with a gun in route to the emergency room to shoot people. The man said he was from Marshfield and then claimed he was already inside a bathroom in the emergency room with pipe bombs and a gun, according to the report. Officers arrived to the emergency room and cleared the area and did not find anyone, according to the report. Officers then cleared the area with a bomb-sniffing dog and no explosives were found, according to the report. Officers made contact with the man identified as the suspect who had been at work at the time and cooperated with police, according to the report. Police Chief Jody Geurink told a Marshfield News-Herald reporter Friday morning officers confirmed there were no bombs or any real threats to anyone. The investigation remains active, Geurink said. John Gardner, director of communications for Marshfield Clinic Health System, told a Marshfield News-Herald reporter the system appreciates law enforcement's prompt response in investigating the matter, and there was no disruption to patient care. Lorrie Krokstrom, the administrative services supervisor at the Marshfield Police Department, told a Marshfield News-Herald reporter Friday afternoon that according to police records, Marshfield officers were on the scene until 12:43 a.m. Friday. Swatting is a form of harassment where a person makes a false or malicious report to public safety, causing authorities to respond to a location where no emergency exists. "Often, the law enforcement response is substantial, with police confronting the unsuspecting victims at gunpoint, only to learn that there is no real emergency," according to the National 911 Program. Swatting incidents have surged in recent years with threats being made to high-profile political figures, religious institutions, schools and hospitals. More Marshfield news: 3 charged with stealing $114,550 in ATM 'jackpotting' theft from Marshfield credit union USA TODAY contributed to this story. Contact Caitlin at cshuda@ or follow her on Twitter @CaitlinShuda. This article originally appeared on Marshfield News-Herald: Bomb threat at Marshfield Medical Center: No one hurt in swatting call
